Description
A warm and spiced dessert combining the flavors of gingerbread with the creamy texture of bread pudding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale gingerbread, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Place gingerbread cubes in the baking dish. Sprinkle raisins evenly if using.
- In a bowl, whisk milk, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the gingerbread and press down lightly to soak.
- Drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old gingerbread for better texture.
- For extra richness, replace half the milk with heavy cream.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
